"Besides, Lucas is still at the hospital. Nowâs the perfect time to apologize. Donât delay any longer."They still had to arrange for doctors, and time was running short.Wendy had just opened her mouth to protest when she caught sight of her brotherâs stern, commanding expression.She clicked her tongue in frustration but eventually followed obediently behind him.For the sake of the Shaws family, she had to do this.It was just an apologyânothing she couldnât handle.With that, her mindset shifted, and she steadied herself.Before heading to the hospital, Kenneth made sure they stopped to buy several high-end nutritional supplements.Whether or not Aurora could eat them now, the point was to make an effortâappearances mattered when visiting a patient.He didnât skimpâanything that looked remotely important, he bought it.The two siblings hurried to First Light Hospital.On the way, Kenneth had already contacted a team of doctors from overseas.He didnât dare waste a second.He was pu
She knew it now that if the Shaws family fell, no one would even remember her name.That realization hit her hard.Wendy had finally come to understand.No matter how obsessed she was with Lucas, the family mattered more.The Shaws couldnât be destroyed because of her, especially not by the very man she was hopelessly chasing.If that happened, she didnât think she could ever forgive herself.After hearing everything, Kenneth was quiet for a long while, unsure of what to say."SoâĶ Auroraâs still in the hospital, unconscious?"His voice was low, almost stunned.Wendy nodded. "Yeah, she hasnât woken up at all. And Lukey hasnât even come home these past few days. Heâs been at the hospital the whole time."So now itâs just me at the house. I donât know what to do anymore."Kenneth stared at his sister, overwhelmed with frustration.He hadnât seen Aurora in person, but judging by how fiercely Lucas was guarding her, she was probably stunning like some kind of goddess.If Lucas hadnât come b
It was precisely because of her admiration for strength, paired with Lucasâ flawless looks, that Wendy had completely lost herself.He checked every single box of her ideal type.Just thinking about it sent waves of pink fantasy through her heart.Kenneth rubbed his temples in frustration. "Are you going to tell me or not?""I donât know!"Wendy looked defiant, putting on the air of someone who had nothing to lose. She had no intention of giving in.Seeing that, Kenneth stopped holding back. His words turned sharp, each one stabbing straight into her pride."Fine. Donât say anything. Either way, youâre being kicked out of this house. Youâre not going to last here much longer."And letâs be honest, this house isnât yours or mine to decide. Theyâre married. What youâre doing right now? Letâs call it what it is, being the other woman.""WATCH IT, KENNETH SHAWS!"Wendy snapped, her voice rising in fury as she glared at him.She was so livid she called him by name, not even bothering with
Though Kenneth had always known Wendy harbored feelings for Lucas, heâd never realized just how deep those feelings ran."You really like him that much?"Kenneth sat down on the sofa, looking at her with genuine confusion.She was his sister, yet it was only now he realized how little he actually understood about her inner world.Heâd never paid attention to these thoughts and teenage daydreams before."Brother, I actually understood what class meant when I was still a kid," Wendy began seriously.Kenneth raised an eyebrow, adjusting his posture to get more comfortable. He gestured for her to go on.Wendy nodded and continued slowly, almost thoughtfully."From that moment on, I knew people were dividedâsome were born above, others below."And it was then I decided: I wouldnât settle for an average life. I wanted to be someone at the top."Kenneth was stunned. That wasnât the answer heâd expected at all."SoâĶ thatâs why you like Lucas?"Wendy glanced at his skeptical expression, then g
"Youâre notâĶ youâre not my brother. I donât want to go back. Please, Iâm begging you. Donât talk to me!"Wendyâs eyes were vacant, her entire being drained of life.She knew as long as she stayed here, she could still have a chance to see Lucas again.But once she was dragged back overseas, that would be the end of itâno more chances, no more excuses.And after the mess sheâd made this time, she couldnât even pretend he still saw her the same way.Whatever impression she once had in Lucasâ heart, it was ruined.The thought left her hollow. She wanted to cry, but no tears came.She didnât even want to acknowledge Kenneth anymore.Not only had he done nothing to help her, now heâd come to take her away.She couldnât accept it.She didnât know what to do.For a moment, she considered keeping up the act, pretending she didnât know him.But Kenneth wasnât so easily fooled.He had seen plenty in his life, and this little charade wouldnât work on him.Besides, this was his own sisterâhe knew
Kenneth looked at the message Lucas had sent him and sighed helplessly.There was no other choice.He packed his things and came back to Ravenshore.At this point, even he had lost control over his own sister.She wouldnât listen to a word he said.That wasnât even the worst partâsheâd gone as far as blocking him completely.The family was worried, but they didnât know what else to do.At first, Kenneth had tried to reassure them.He told them not to worry.After all, Wendy was with Lucas.Sheâd grown up following behind him, and now that she was in Lucasâ city, surely sheâd be safe.Lucas wouldnât mistreat her.But he hadnât expected things to blow up like this.What had Wendy done in Ravenshore to make Lucas so furious?She was a guest in someone elseâs homeâcouldnât she have shown a little restraint?But no, sheâd acted out so boldly.Now everything had spiraled out of control, and he had to come here in person to take her back overseas.Worse still, she had thrown both him and Luca